Originally Posted by
wjh0919
Well I finally started my bike commute - I've been riding about a month now. It's about 11 miles one way with little traffic in the morning, a few more vehicles in the afternoon. That's actually half way from my house - I drive the first 11 miles - park at a loca Home Depot then ride the rest of the way to work. My 11 mile ride takes about 45 minutes each way.
I do plan on expanding my ride to the full 22 miles one way - but I'm concerned about the time requirement. I figure it would take me about 90 minutes one way.
I see other posters with 15 mile commutes and longer. How long do each of you spend on your commutes - each way?
I ride 50 round trip: 20 in the morning and 30 miles coming home. For me it's all about speed and traveling light. So, I ride a road bike and carry very little: a pump, water bottles, some gels and a couple spare tubes. I keep a change of clothes and stash of food at the office, and I occasionally bring stuff in via backpack or on driving days.
It's a three hour event. A bit over an hour on the way in and a tad less than 2 hours riding home.